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Facing Your Problems
You know how when you look directly at one of those annoying eye floaters in your peripheral vision it will go away? That’s what I tried to do a few days ago. But when I turned to my left, the … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor, Leadership
Tagged 1 Samuel 17, courage, David and Goliath, eye floaters, illustration, solving problems, spider
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Ups and Downs
Retired U.S. figure skater Scott Hamilton achieved a lot in his career. Among his accomplishments, he won four consecutive U.S. Championships and four consecutive World Championships. Hamilton won the gold medal in the 1984 Olympics. However, life hasn’t always been … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Leadership, Sports
Tagged cancer survivor, figure skating, gold medal, illustration, Olympics, overcoming adversity, perseverance, Scott Hamilton
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Give it to Jesus
Joyce Parson tells about the time when her three-year-old grandson found a quarter in the driveway as the family was leaving for church one Sunday morning. When they returned home after worship, the little boy pulled the quarter out of … Continue reading
Time for the Collection
G. Brian Manning writes about the time when his five-year-old son had just graduated from wearing bow ties to neck ties. He was so proud to be dressed just like his Dad. However, one Sunday morning, his son clutched his … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Humor
Tagged church offering, cute things kids say, giving, illustration, Leviticus 27:30, stewardship, tithing
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You Can’t Compartmentalize Your Faith
Former Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy is now a professional football commentator. Dungy was criticized for his comments about this year’s Super Bowl performance by Eagles’ quarterback Nick Foles. Dungy mentioned that Foles’ faith helped his performance in the … Continue reading
Inclusive
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau corrected a woman when she asked a question during a town hall meeting last Friday. The woman, reportedly affiliated with the World Mission Society Church of God, used the word “mankind”. Apparently, this didn’t sit … Continue reading
Ulterior Motive
Genia Obal remembers the time when her seven-year-old daughter won $2 for her memory work in Sunday school. After the morning service, the pastor’s wife congratulated her. The daughter proudly announced, “And I put it all in the morning’s offering!” … Continue reading
Breaking Bread Together
I recently attended a worship service where the person leading the worshipers into communion time said, “Now is your personal time to be alone with God.” I strongly disagree. Many Christians have come to the conclusion that communion is just … Continue reading
How She Loves Me!
According to Jesus, the greatest two commandments are to love God and love people (Matthew 22:34-40). Everything we do should be measured by that standard. We need to remember that “love” is primarily an action verb. It is not how … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor
Tagged 1 Peter 4:8, Brad Pitt, dog and owner look alike, dog owners, greatest commandments, happy life, illustration, love
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